Structural Design Institute

Intensive Training Programme on Computer-aided Structural Design with

PROKON
We are pleased to inform you that Structural Design Institute has introduced a one-month
intensive training programme on Computer-aided Structural Design with PROKON.
Course Designed by: Eng. Shiromal Fernando
Lecturers : Eng. Tharanga Pradeep, Eng. Balraj Kiriparan
Duration : One-month
Time : Four consecutive Saturdays (01.30 pm-04.30 pm)
Commencement : 24th February 2018
About Prokon:
PROKON is developed and supported by a team of professional engineers and intended for
use by practicing structural engineers. The software provides quick and reliable answers
to everyday structural engineering problems. The first PROKON programs were developed
in 1989, and today PROKON is used worldwide in over 80 countries.

Course Outline:
 Analysis of 2D frames

 Analysis of 3D frames

 Design of reinforced concrete beams – simply supported and continuous beams

 Design of post-tensioned beams

 Design of reinforced concrete slabs

 Design of reinforced concrete columns

 Design of reinforced concrete walls
 Design of reinforced concrete shallow foundations
 Design of structural steel columns
 Design of steel beams
 Design of crane beams
 Design of plate girders
 Design of base plates
 Design of steel connections
 Punching shear design

 Wind analysis for low-rise buildings – steel warehouses

 Pile design
 Design of beam on elastic foundations
 Crack width analysis
Pre-requisite : A recognized Civil Engineering degree is an essential pre-requisite.
Recommended to bring a laptop computer with PROKON installed

Venue Location: No.01, 33rd Lane, Bagatale Road, Colombo 03.

(in front of Malaysian Embassy)
Features of the Course:
 Course is designed for practicing Civil Engineers (to both Construction Engineers as
well as to Structural Design Engineers).
 Lectures shall be conducted by practicing structural design engineers.
 Printed notes shall be given to all participants.
 Small groups with individual attention.
 Participation certifications shall be awarded after successful completion of the course.
Limited seats available, reservation shall be on first come first serve basis.

For more details contact: contact@sdi.lk

Structural Design Institute

The Knowledge Base in Structural Engineering